Awake and up all night

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Are you having trouble sleeping?

Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7. 

“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

This discussion thread is for members who:

  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
  • Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

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  • Uki hon, I'm so sorry to hear that Hilary's feeling awful with those meds. I hope she'll be able to indulge in the chocolate treats when she's feeling a bit better Pray

    I know you'll take extra good care of her, and sending our love to you both xxx

  • Thank you Gill. I'll keep you posted xx

  • I’m currently sailing away from Gdansk in Poland and we’ve got a thunderstorm…you would love it Gill unless you get seasick it’s very rough. We’ve done quite a bit of cruising but never had a storm before it’s very atmospheric. 

  • Wow Uki, and yes, I'm more than envious but you both deserve it so I won't whine.

    I used to get sea sickness, along with bad travel sickness in any old vehicle, but the thunderstorm and rough sea would trump that any day.

    Enjoy to the max sweethearts xxx

    PS I assume one of your daughters is babysitting our Pippin? x

  • Linda, I've just got my posts muddled up - the one I sent to Uki was meant for you. No, it wasn't and now I'm in a right muddle. Ignore and I'll try again.

    Linda, it sounds brilliant sweetheart xxx

    Now I'll explain to Uki. I'm blaming the weather xxx

  • Uki, I thought it was you sailing away from Poland.

    Sorry hon, I think I've gone crazy so ignore that other garble xxx

  • Haha no worries Gill it’s all the hot weather xxx

  • The weather's partly to blame Linda, but my eyes are a bit iffy with the hayfever and I'm not focusing properly. Well that's the best excuse on offer for now.

    Oh I hope you managed to get a storm picture Prayas that would be really something.

    Keep having a fantastic time my lovely xxx

  • Haha! I thought I must not be following the thread properly! Slight smile

    Watching the match with Stressy and another pal but Stressy has itchy click so it's two minutes of this, one of that back again AND a few oops! I lent on the control!!!!

    Cheers 

  • Hi Shimmer Smiley

    I completely lost the thread and plot but it also coincided with the goal scramble and it being disallowed. I must stop trying to multitask as I was also pouring a lager for OH at the same time.

    Stressy sounds as bonkers as I've gone tonight - I think we'd get along well...